Interceptor Flavor Tabs
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INTERCEPTOR Flavor Tabs are indicated for use in the prevention of heartworm disease caused by Dirofilaria immitis, the control of adult Ancylostoma caninum (hookworm), and the removal and control of adult Toxocara canis and Toxascaris leonina (roundworms) and Trichuris vulpis (whipworm) infections in dogs and in puppies four weeks of age or greater and two pounds body weight or greater.
INTERCEPTOR Flavor Tabs are indicated for use in the prevention of heartworm disease caused by Dirofilaria irnmitis, the control of adult Ancylostoma caninum (hookworm), and the removal and control of adult Toxocara canis and Toxascaris leonina (roundworms) and Trichuris vulpis (whipworm) infections in dogs and in puppies four weeks of age or greater and two pounds body weight or greater.
INTERCEPTOR Flavor Tabs for Cats are indicated for use in the prevention of heartworm disease caused by Dirofilaria immitis, and the removal of adult Ancylostoma tubaeforme (hookworm) and Toxocara cati (roundworm) in cats and kittens six weeks of age or greater and 1.5 lbs. body weight or greater.
Dosage: INTERCEPTOR Flavor Tabs for Cats are given orally, once a month, at the recommended minimum dosage rate of 0.9 mg milbemycin oxime per pound of body weight (2.0mg/kg).
| Recommended Dosage Schedule for Cats | |
| Body Weight | INTERCEPTOR Flavor Tabs |
| 1.5 to 6 lbs. | One tablet (5.75 mg) |
| 6.1-12 lbs. | One tablet (11.5 mg) |
| 12.1-25 lbs. | One tablet (23.0 mg) |
Cats over 25 lbs. are provided the appropriate combination of tablets.
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Other Information
INTERCEPTOR (milbemycin oxime) Flavor Tabs are available in four tablet sizes in color-coded packages for oral administration to dogs and puppies. Each tablet is formulated to provide a minimum of 0.23 mg/lb (0.5 mg/kg) body weight of milbemycin oxime. Milbemycin oxime consists of the oxime derivatives of 5-didehydromilbemycins in the ratio of approximately 80% A4 (C32H45NO7, MW 555.71) and 20% A3 (C31H43NO7, MW541.68)
| Package color | Milbemycin oxime tablet | |
| Brown | 2.3 mg | |
| Green | 5.75 mg | |
| Yellow | 11.5 mg | |
| White | 23.0 mg | |
INTERCEPTOR (milbemycin oxime) Flavor Tabs are available in four tablet sizes in color-coded packages for oral administration to dogs and puppies. Each tablet is formulated to provide a minimum of 0.23 mg/lb (0.5 mg/kg) body weight of milbemycin oxime. Milbemycin oxime consists of the oxime derivatives of 5-didehydromilbemycins in the ratio of approximately 80% A4 (C32H45N07, MW 555.71) and 20% A3 (C31H43NO7, MW 541.68)
| Package color | Milbemycin oxime tablet |
| Brown | 2.3mg |
| Green | 5.75mg |
| Yellow | 11.5mg |
| White | 23.0mg |
INTERCEPTOR Flavor Tabs for Cats are available in three tablet sizes in color-coded packages for oral administration to cats and kittens. Each tablet is formulated to provide a minimum of 0.9 mg/lb (2.0 mg/kg) body weight of milbemycin oxime. Milbemycin oxime consists of the oxime derivatives of 5-didehydromilbemycins in the ratio of approximately 80% A4 (C32H45NO7, MW 555.71) and 20% A3 (C31H43N07, MW 541.68)
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Interceptor Flavor Tabs Manufacturers
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Novartis Animal Health Us, Inc.
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Interceptor Flavor Tabs | Novartis Animal Health Us, Inc.
INTERCEPTOR Flavor Tabs are given orally, once a month, at the recommended minimum dosage rate of 0.23 mg milbemycin oxime per pound of body weight (0.5mg/kg).
Recommended Dosage Schedule for Dogs Body Weight INTERCEPTOR Flavor Tabs 2-10 lbs. One tablet (2.3 mg) 11-25 lbs. One tablet (5.75 mg) 26-50 lbs. One tablet (11.5 mg) 51-100 lbs. One tablet (23.0 mg)Dogs over 100 lbs. are provided the appropriate combination of tablets.
INTERCEPTOR Flavor Tabs are palatable and most dogs will consume the tablet willingly when offered by the owner. As an alternative, the dual-purpose tablet may be offered in food or administered as other tablet medications. Watch the dog closely following dosing to be sure the entire dose has been consumed. If it is not entirely consumed, redose once with the full recommended dose as soon as possible.
INTERCEPTOR Flavor Tabs must be administered monthly, preferably on the same date each month. The first dose should be administered within one month of the dog’s first exposure to mosquitoes and monthly thereafter until the end of the mosquito season. If a dose is missed and a 30-day interval between dosing is exceeded, administer INTERCEPTOR Flavor Tabs immediately and resume the monthly dosing schedule.
If INTERCEPTOR Flavor Tabs replaces diethylcarbamazine (DEC)for heartworm prevention, the first dose must be given within 30 days after the last dose of DEC.
INTERCEPTOR Flavor Tabs are given orally, once a month, at the recommended minimum dosage rate of 0.23mg milbemycin oxime per pound of bodyweight (0.5 mg/kg).
Recommended Dosage Schedule for Dogs
Body Weight INTERCEPTOR Flavor Tabs 2-10 lbs. One tablet (2.3 mg) 11-25 lbs. One tablet (5.75 mg) 26-50 lbs. One tablet (11.5 mg) 51-100 lbs. One tablet (23.0 mg)Dogs over 100 lbs. are provided the appropriate combination of tablets.
INTERCEPTOR Flavor Tabs are palatable and most dogs will consume the tablet willingly when offered by the owner. As an alternative, the dual-purpose tablet may be offered in food or administered as other tablet medications. Watch the dog closely following dosing to be sure the entire dose has been consumed. If it is not entirely consumed, redose once with the full recommended dose as soon as possible.
INTERCEPTOR Flavor Tabs must be administered monthly, preferably on the same date each month. The first dose should be administered within one month of the dog’s first exposure to mosquitoes and monthly thereafter until the end of the mosquito season. If a dose is missed and a 30-day interval between dosing is exceeded, administer INTERCEPTOR Flavor Tabs immediately and resume the monthly dosing schedule.
If INTERCEPTOR Flavor Tabs replaces diethylcarbamazine (DEC) for heartworm prevention, the first dose must be given within 30 days after the last dose of DEC.
INTERCEPTOR Flavor Tabs for Cats are palatable and may be offered by the owner as a treat. As an alternative, the tablet may be offered in food or administered as other tablet medications. The tablets can be broken for ease of administration. Watch the cat closely following dosing to be sure the entire dose has been consumed. If it is not entirely consumed, redose once with the full recommended dose as soon as possible.
INTERCEPTOR Flavor Tabs for Cats must be administered monthly, preferably on the same date each month. The first dose should be administered within one month of the cat’s first exposure to mosquitoes and monthly thereafter until the end of the mosquito season. If a dose is missed and a 30-day interval between dosing is exceeded, administer INTERCEPTOR Flavor Tabs for Cats immediately and resume the monthly dosing schedule. It is recommended that cats be tested for existing heartworm infection prior to starting treatment with INTERCEPTOR Flavor Tabs for Cats (See Precautions).
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